St James Academy — Primary School in Walsall

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St James Academy

Walsall, WS8 6AE

— Pupils

236 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About St James Academy

St James Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Walsall, Walsall, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Joanne Wilson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Walsall
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency	Aldridge-Brownhills
Ward	Brownhills
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LIGHTHOUSE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2025
UKPRN	10098543
URN	151996
Data Last Updated	12-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Dave Fenton	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Farmer	Local Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gemma Hodson	Local Governor	02/10/2023	01/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Lynne Hodson	Local Governor	19/09/2023	18/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Lines	Local Governor	22/01/2024	21/01/2028	Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire MacInnes	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Ben Richards	Local Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Robinson	Local Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sally Taylor-Janes	Local Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board